Elizabeth A. Harkins Monaco is a professor of special education at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. She focuses on social and emotional development for students with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorders. Thomas Gibbon is an associate professor of special education at Shippensburg University. He focuses on transition to adulthood and vocational models for students with disabilities. David Bateman is a professor of special education at Shippensburg University. He focuses on appropriate services for students with disabilities.